Local customs call for both men and women to dress modestly (with knees and elbows covered). It hosts international music and dance, heritage events, mass drone light shows, and 100 strong hot air balloon rides. What is the Tantora Winter Festival? You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.To the archaeological site of Madain Saleh, the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site built 2,000 years ago and carved into the stones by the Nabataeans, who also built Petra in Jordan,And now is set to become a new destination for music lovers across the region. For electronics, AlUla uses the same plugs as in the United Kingdom.Those who purchase a festival ticket and require a visa will receive one at small additional cost. "”Madain Saleh is expected to become one of Saudi Arabia’s premier tourist destination as the Kingdom builds its tourism and hospitality industry.According to RCU, Al Ula has the potential to be a beacon for the Arab world, a gateway that embraces local and international visitors to experience Saudi Arabia’s culture and the stories built on ancient civilisations.

I think it’s the first classical music concert here ever, and I feel much honored and very inspired by what I see around us," he said.The eight-week-long extravaganza 'Winter at Tantora' will run until February 9, celebrating the winter planting season, and will have a list of renowed composers and singers like Egypt Omar Khairat, Chinese pianist Lang Lang, popular Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, the concert series will be wrapped on February 8 by the legendary world music star Yanni.Nabataean builders have carved them with inscriptions that have provided insight into the names, relationships, occupations, laws and gods of the people who lived there.In July 2017, Saudi King Salman ordered the establishment of the Royal Commission for Al Ula (RCU) to protect and reinvigorate the region that boasts outstanding natural and cultural significance.What has been uncovered of Madain Saleh till today, is a vast burial ground of more than 131 immense tombs.In the Northwestern region of Saudi Arabia is Madain Saleh, famous for its golden sandstones and mesmerizing oasis.

Itinerary. Winter At Tantora شتاء طنطورة شتاء طنطورة -احتفاء بالطبيعة والتراث والفنون في العلا Winter at Tantora-Celebrating nature, heritage and art at AlUla from Dec 19, 2019- Mar 7, 2020 bit.ly/36NHCSe Home to archeological treasures, natural beauty and magnificent monuments that span millennia, AlUla is set on the ancient incense route between Southern Arabia and Egypt.

You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.To the archaeological site of Madain Saleh, the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site built 2,000 years ago and carved into the stones by the Nabataeans, who also built Petra in Jordan,And now is set to become a new destination for music lovers across the region. Winter at Tantora features other experiences such as, a souq featuring local crafts, a sculpture trail of temporary art installations, and pop-up restaurants and food trucks. "”Madain Saleh is expected to become one of Saudi Arabia’s premier tourist destination as the Kingdom builds its tourism and hospitality industry.According to RCU, Al Ula has the potential to be a beacon for the Arab world, a gateway that embraces local and international visitors to experience Saudi Arabia’s culture and the stories built on ancient civilisations. Commercial flights are just 1.5 hours from Riyadh and Jeddah.Following a successful debut in 2018, Winter at Tantora, the international festival celebrating incredible art, music, culture and history against the timeless backdrop of AlUla, will return on December 19th with an exciting new line-up of performers, experiences and events.

This year marked the jump start of 'Winter at Tantora' festival, with eight consecutive weekends full of art and cultural events, planned to take place in Al Ula every year.She kicked off her concert saying “it is an honour for me to perform at “this great global event” in Saudi Arabia,” adding “world was eagerly waiting “for the Kingdom to open its doors. Desert hiking, culinary experiences in pop-up restaurants, captivating music, and art installations feature in the entertainment-packed weekends between December and March. The festival, which runs until March 7th, invites arts and culture aficionados from around the globe to enjoy and experience a unique event that is rooted in AlUla, home to Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site; Hegra.AlUla… A Timeless Celebration in a Timeless Place!Last year, the inaugural festival greeted over 37,000 visitors from around the world over 10-weeks and hosted household names such as Andrea Bocelli, Yanni, Majida El Roumi and Lang Lang for sell-out performances. It became a hub of commercial and cultural exchange because a lush oasis valley ran through it, creating an ideal environment for civilizations to flourish.Now in its second year, the Winter at Tantora festival features an array of activities and excursions for fans of music and culture as well as adventure seekers, history lovers and sports enthusiasts. Tantora is a three-month-long, (Dec-Feb), 12 weekends, yearly festival held in the rocky, desert town of Al Ula in Tabuk, northwest Saudi Arabia. Winter at Tantora Winter at Tantora was one of a very small number of entertainment events which permitted to go ahead by Crown Prince Mohammed. There are few chances to explore a truly undiscovered world, but the Winter At Tantora Festival will reveal the wonders of the Al-Ula region for the first time in generations.